NEW
New in Swedish Theaters: Alternately dark and charming, with a good cast
New on Netflix: Sweet cast and pleasant story; easily digested, but a little more seasoning wouldn’t have hurt
New in U.S. Theaters and on Prime Video in Other Countries: Bites off more than it can chew, but enjoyably off-kilter at times
RECENT
The cast, including the kids, are game in this colorful, fun film
The story is a mess, failing to do anything new with its characters or create memorable shocks
Lily Sullivan is good, but it’s a predictable story about the meaning of authentic love
OLDER
Premiered in 2024: Russell Crowe turns in a good performance, but the film lacks scares and turns into a bit of a drag
Premiered in 1990: Subpar acting hurts the film, but Chucky is fun to watch
Premiered in 1968: A fine example from Disney’s era of lovely live-action comedies for the whole family
LONGER REVIEWS
ABOVE AVERAGE
New on Netflix: Uses all of its seven episodes wisely, pulling us into an intelligent, emotional, lavishly staged story
New in Swedish Theaters: Alex Schulman makes it ring true, even as he ratchets up tension in the film’s second half
New in Global Theaters: Watching this film is like being thrown from one sentiment or crazy idea to another